This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
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In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the
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Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Health Unit Coordinator (Formerly The Nursing Unit
Clerk Program)
Offered at Langley Campus
Start date: September (full-time days) and May (full-time evenings)
Limited Enrolment
Description
The Health Unit Coordinator (formerly Nursing Unit Coordinator)
Program provides students with opportunities to develop the
knowledge, skills, and values required to work in a hospital setting
or extended care units.
Students will study medical terminology; communication strategies,
policies and procedures related to working as a unit clerk,
confidentiality; pharmacology fundamentals, generic and brand
name drugs and their uses; treatment and medication orders,
equipment and medical devices for specific procedures; CPR;
admitting, transferring, and discharging patients; lab orders;
diagnostic orders; medical, surgical, and maternity orders.
The Health Unit Coordinator Practicum is offered in cooperation
with hospitals in the lower mainland. A variety of practicum
settings will be used to give students diverse hospital experiences.
Practicums will be run on a preceptorship model and will include
on-site instructor supervision.
Career Opportunities
The focus of the program is to prepare graduates to work as a
member of the health team in a variety of health care settings,
including acute, long term and extended care.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have completed:
Grade 12 or an acceptable equivalent (i.e. ABE Advanced, ABE Provincial, or the GED)
Computer skills prerequisite
Typing speed 40 wpm (50 wpm upon course completion)
Office background; skills or experience (optional)
Successful completion of a reading/writing comprehension test at a validated level at Kwantlen
Scheduled Health Unit Coordinator Information Session
Criminal Record Search
Content
(Currently under review)
Note: Students must achieve and maintain a B- grade or higher to
continue in this program.
Semester 1
Designed to give students a theoretical background to the subject
matter and its application.
HAUC 1000 Medical Terminology
HAUC 1005 Communication and Logistic Skills
HAUC 1010 Chart Records and Admissions
HAUC 1015 Pharmacology Fundamentals
Semester 2
The course work will blend theoretical and practical subject
materials. Practical experience in a nursing unit will be incorporated
in the program.
HAUC 1100 Treatment and Medication Orders
HAUC 1110 Laboratory Orders I
HAUC 1115 Laboratory Orders II
HAUC 1120 Diagnostic Orders
HAUC 1125 Medical/Surgical/Maternity Orders
Semester 3
This term provides students with clinical experience requiring the
application of knowledge and skills developed in Terms I and II.
HAUC 1200 Practicum
Total Program Hours - 678 hrs.
Fees
$5500.00 (tuition subject to change without notice; student loans
available for full-time program). Students are also responsible for
costs related to travel to practicums, uniforms, and textbooks.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded
a Certificate in Health Unit Coordinator.
More Information
This program is offered on the Langley Campus on a full-time (days)
or full-time (evening/Saturday) basis.
Health Unit Faculty
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